Workout with Tyree, #4
I warmed up with some crunches on the ball and back extensions on my new, Hammer Strength back extension. Woot.
We started with squats, as usual. My new, pink weight belt came in Friday, so we used it for the first time. Again, I can’t believe how much that belt helps with form, but I’ve got to remember to push against it with my tummy. The belt is also really, really, uncomfortably stiff.
I reached my squat personal best of 137.5 lbs but really only because John told me he’s put 132 lbs. on the bar. I think that psychological trick allowed me to do it easier.
I also squatted 89 lbs. 10 times, another personal best. Those many-rep bests leave me cold, though. Who cares what can do ten times?
I made my bench press personal best of 82.5 lbs. Awesome. However, John had me repeat it twice and I failed both times. I felt worn out, but John said I missed it because of form. The bar was too close to me neck. It needs to be right below my breast line. As punishment for failure, John had me do 66 lb. bench five times.
On deads, we tried for no single personal bests, but I deaded 137.5 lbs. 5 times, another one of those silly many-rep bests.
So, the things I need to remember is that it’s okay to bend over forward a bit when squatting. As long as I keep looking up, I’ll be fine.
I need to stay tight in everything, especially the bench press. Push against that belt. Fight for lifts. And, also on the bench, use your legs.
This week, I should do squats 4×5 with 85 lbs. and 1×5 with 75 lbs, using that pause, 1-2 count. Stiff-legged deadlift 5×5 with 85 lbs.
Bench press 5×5 with 65 lbs. Also, I need to start doing shoulder work with the lateral raise machine.
Should do 50 back extensions every day.